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Essity Aktiebolag Annual General Meeting 2026 Announcement

Essity Aktiebolag (publ), registered under number 556325-5511, has formally notified its shareholders of the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, located at Nils Ericsons Plan 4, Stockholm. Shareholders are invited to register from 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Shareholder Participation Opportunities

Shareholders have multiple avenues to exercise their voting rights regarding company matters. They can participate in person, through a proxy, or via advance postal voting. To qualify for participation, shareholders must

• - Be included in the share register prepared by Euroclear Sweden AB by March 18, 2026.
• - Notify their intention to participate by March 20, 2026.

For those with shares registered through banks or nominees, a re-registration in their name is necessary to participate. Notification can be executed through various means:

• - Phone: +46 8 402 90 80 (Weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• - Mail: Essity Aktiebolag (publ), "Annual General Meeting", c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, P.O. Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden
• - Website: Euroclear Sweden
• - Email: [email protected]

It's essential for proxy holders to provide written and dated authorization for their representation, valid for up to five years.

Voting in Advance

Remotely participating shareholders can also vote ahead of the meeting by submitting a specific advance voting form available on Essity's website. The form must be submitted by the advance voting deadline on March 20, 2026. Any conditions or specific instructions in the voting will render the advance vote invalid.

Meeting Agenda

The meeting's agenda includes:
1. Election of Chairman of the Meeting.
2. Preparation and approval of the voting list.
3. Election of individuals to verify minutes.
4. Confirmation of proper meeting convening.
5. Approval of the meeting agenda.
6. Presentation of annual and auditor reports, including consolidated financial statements.
7. Speeches by key company officials.
8. Adoption of the income statements and balance sheets.
9. Director nominations and resolutions on remuneration.
10. Review of proposed cash-based incentive programs aimed at senior management and other executives to enhance long-term company performance.
11. Decisions on capital reduction, share cancellations, and orange flash through bonus issues to sustain share capital.
12. Other relevant resolutions pertaining to company finances and future directions.

Financial Highlights

The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 8.75 per share for the 2025 fiscal year, with a record date set for March 30, 2026. Payments are anticipated to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB by April 2, 2026.

Additionally, up to 11,109,318 class B shares will be cancelled to boost shareholder equity, with a simultaneous bonus issue to restore the share capital to its original figure.

Conclusion

Essity Aktiebolag is committed to transparency and shareholder engagement, offering meticulous guidelines and multiple channels for shareholder involvement. All meeting-related documents, including proposals from the board and financial statements, will be accessible on Essity's website, with copies available on request for shareholders.

For inquiries or requests related to this meeting, shareholders are encouraged to reach out to:

• - Per Lorentz: Vice President, Corporate Affairs; +46 73 313 30 55, [email protected]
• - Sandra Åberg: Vice President, Investor Relations; +46 70 564 96 89, [email protected]

The Board of Directors and the President will provide further clarification on any queries concerning the meeting agenda at the event, if it does not substantially jeopardize the company’s interests. Stay tuned for this significant event in Essity’s financial calendar.